This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Synopsis

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.

First Air Date: 1993-10-11

Last Air Date: 2025-09-16

Number of Seasons: 33

Number of Episodes: 494

Created By: Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer

Networks: CBC Television

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Top Cast

Mark Critch as N/A
Cathy Jones as N/A
Gavin Crawford as N/A
Shaun Majumder as N/A
Geri Hall as N/A
Mary Walsh as N/A
Rick Mercer as N/A
Trent McClellan as N/A
Aba Amuquandoh as N/A
Stacey McGunnigle as N/A

Seasons

Specials (1997) - (14 Episodes)

Season 1 (1993) - (20 Episodes)

Season 2 (Unknown Year) - (21 Episodes)

Season 3 (1995) - (2 Episodes)

Season 4 (1996) - (17 Episodes)

Season 6 (Unknown Year) - (7 Episodes)

Season 7 (1999) - (10 Episodes)

Season 8 (2000) - (13 Episodes)

Season 9 (2002) - (4 Episodes)

Season 10 (2002) - (21 Episodes)

Season 11 (2003) - (18 Episodes)

Season 12 (2004) - (11 Episodes)

Season 13 (2005) - (21 Episodes)

Season 14 (2006) - (20 Episodes)

Season 15 (2007) - (20 Episodes)

Season 16 (2008) - (19 Episodes)

Season 17 (2009) - (14 Episodes)

Season 18 (2010) - (12 Episodes)

Season 19 (2011) - (21 Episodes)

Season 20 (2012) - (22 Episodes)

Season 21 (2013) - (20 Episodes)

Season 22 (2014) - (21 Episodes)

Season 23 (2015) - (23 Episodes)

Season 24 (Unknown Year) - (22 Episodes)

Season 25 (2017) - (22 Episodes)

Season 26 (Unknown Year) - (20 Episodes)

Season 27 (Unknown Year) - (19 Episodes)

Season 28 (2020) - (19 Episodes)

Season 29 (2021) - (24 Episodes)

Season 30 (2022) - (24 Episodes)

Season 31 (2023) - (24 Episodes)

Season 32 (2024) - (27 Episodes)

Season 33 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (1997)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: 100th Episode Spectacular (1997-01-01)

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Ep. 2: News Year '98 (1998-01-05)

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Ep. 3: Direct Hits (1999-01-06)

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Ep. 4: Holiday Special 2000 (2000-12-14)

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Ep. 5: Talking to Americans (2001-04-01)

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Ep. 6: New Years '02 (2002-01-01)

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Ep. 7: The Best of Cathy Jones and Mark Critch (2005-01-01)

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Ep. 8: 2006 Election Special (2006-01-01)

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Ep. 9: Best Of Special (2008-11-11)

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Ep. 10: Holiday Special (2010-12-14)

Don't miss the 22 Minutes One Hour Christmas Special, Santa Claus (Mark Critch) and his trusty Elf (Evan Solomon) visit Parliament Hill and spend time with Jack Layton, Michael Ignatieff and Gilles Duceppe. Also: Christmas Tips from special guests including Peter Mansbridge, Lloyd Robertson, Kevin O'Leary, George Stroumboulopoulos, Michael Landsberg and Steven and Chris.
Ep. 11: The Best of Rob Ford (2013-01-01)

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Ep. 12: This Hour Has 22 Years (2014-01-02)

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Ep. 13: David Suzuki Full Interview (2015-12-02)

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Ep. 14: 2024 U.S. Election Special (2024-11-04)

2024 U.S. Election Special